51.   But he left open the possibility that without such forces in place, the responsibility for settling disputes between local warlords could land on the U.S. military.

52.   But Hellstroem left open the possibility that the mobile phone handset business would be sold outright if profitability does not improve.

53.   But he said government contacts open the possibility of much broader horizons in a mostly centralized economy.

54.   But her staff has left open the possibility of late-night talks or extra meetings on Tuesday.

55.   But he told reporters that the Defense Department and other federal agencies had left open the possibility of a missile, possibly fired from a boat.

56.   But his attorneys left open the possibility that they would seek to stop the execution.

57.   But it clearly left open that possibility if the country fails to meet any of its payments on U.S. Treasury obligations because of the budget impasse.

58.   But he left open the possibility that Bradley would successfully woo new voters who had not taken part in the caucuses before.

59.   But he left open the possibility that Maine could show that its program served some purpose related to Medicaid.

60.   But he left open the possibility that the relatives might feel that a state court ruling in their favor on custody might trump the federal authorities.